Halo is made from inflated stainless steel and is made up of around 330 individual sections linked together to form billowing curves, tilted on a 66 degree angle.

The project was commissioned by Trinity Square developers Spenhill in 2008 and constructed by a team of highly skilled engineers at the Ryton-based Impress Group.

Mr Newby added: “It was really important to me that the construction took place here in Gateshead. It already feels like it is being born here and belongs here.

“This entire project is down to the work of skilled Gateshead craftsmen and it has set new standards in this particular field of engineering, which is a testament to the wonders we can do in this area.”

The new sculpture will sit alongside a multi-screen cinema, bars, restaurants and retail outlets at the £150m development.

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